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Lee-Lee

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12. to a point, yes

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 09:01 AM

Jul 2013

but in most jurisdictions each side only gets to eliminate so many jurors.

So what happens is when good people tray to get out of it, they leave fewer good people in the pool, and that makes it easier for the lawyers to dismiss them.

More good people in the pool= harder for the lawyers to eliminate them all= more good people who make it through into the jury.

Even staying until you get dismissed, thereby using up one of the challenges, is helping do your civic duty- it means maybe one other good person gets to stay.

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If you hate how this jury ruled [View all] Lee-Lee Jul 2013 OP

I was called once. Deep13 Jul 2013 #1

Yeah, ironically I have been called twice but always dismissed Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #3

Ex cop? marions ghost Jul 2013 #10

there should have been 12 jurors, not only 6. I think there should have been more diversity too. ejpoeta Jul 2013 #2

I wonder if the switch to 6 Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #6

That's not the only issue. I'm convinced trial attorney's on both sides look for morons... badtoworse Jul 2013 #4

I am sure Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #7

Post removed Post removed Jul 2013 #5

Crap crap crap marions ghost Jul 2013 #8

to a point, yes Lee-Lee Jul 2013 #12

You have logic in what you say but... marions ghost Jul 2013 #15

One Of The Most Fascinating Experiences In My Life... KharmaTrain Jul 2013 #9

Dont know much about jury selection do you? GeorgeGist Jul 2013 #11

I was called once... Blue_Tires Jul 2013 #13

I disagree pintobean Jul 2013 #14